West Glacier

West Glacier is a town located at the western entrance to Glacier National Park in Northwestern Montana.

Understand
This small town teems with tourists during the summer. Winter is quieter and lodging is available, unlike other towns around Glacier. Guides can be found for just about any outdoor activity, but some are booked out months in advance.

By car
West Glacier is on U.S. Route 2. The nearest major airport is in Kalispell.

By train

 * Route stopping in the area:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.  The train stops at the following stations in the area:

Get around
The business area of town can be walked or biked. You will need a car to access most of the outdoor activities. Transportation is generally provided for guided packages.

Do
Several guide services are available for whitewater rafting. Fly fishing, hiking and biking locations are abundant.

Go next

 * Apgar (3 miles north) is one of the main villages of Glacier National Park. It has the largest campground in the park, right at the lower end of Lake McDonald.
 * Big Sky Waterpark (17 miles south) is Montana's largest waterpark. Also has mini golf and bumper cars.
 * Goat Lick Overlook (30 miles southeast, exit sign on Hwy 2) is an exposed riverbank where mountain goats and other animals can be seen. April to August has the most animals.
 * Hungry Horse Dam (3 miles north) is a large steep dam with tours and a visitor center. The walking tour is 1.5 miles and takes about 1 hour. Open daily from 9AM-5PM. Free.